Throughout the course of the epic, Beowulf has combatted with many sinful creatures. In doing so, Beowulf has proved both his spirit and great fame. Against all odds, he was committed to seize all power from these heinous creatures. However, Beowulf was called upon to execute three major characters. These characters favored vengeance, and possessed a great deal of power. Their names are identified as: Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the Dragon. To make things more invigorating, Beowulf incorporates different methods, techniques, and weapons for each of the three creatures he battled against.
In the beginning, Beowulf learns that a creature by the name of Grendel was marauding the mead hall of Herot; killing a large quantity of innocent people; mainly warriors. Therefore, king Hrothgar …show more content…
With much fearlessness, Beowulf proceeds to enter her residence; where this creature has ruled the waters for over fifty years. Mourning the death of her son, Grendel’s mother sadistically attacks Beowulf, trying to deduct him of his armor. Beowulf’s only weapon: his sword was ineffective against her impenetrable skin. He was left with only one additional tactic: his hands. Using his hands, he grasps Grendel’s mother by the shoulder, flinging her across. Another opportunity arose when he treated himself to a magical sword hanging on the wall; a sword invested by the power of magic of the giants. Beowulf comes into contact with Grendel’s mother while holding the sword. Then, using his leftover energy, he struck her in the neck, decapitating her. “Caught her in the neck and cut it through, broke bones and all. Her body feel to the floor, lifeless” (41). Still angry, Beowulf approaches Grendel’s lifeless body in a nearby corner. To annihilate Grendel, Beowulf beheads him with the sword. “Then struck off his head with a single swift blow. The body jerked for the last time, then lay still...” (41). At this point, the evil plague
In the beginning, Beowulf learns that a creature by the name of Grendel was marauding the mead hall of Herot; killing a large quantity of innocent people; mainly warriors. Therefore, king Hrothgar …show more content…
With much fearlessness, Beowulf proceeds to enter her residence; where this creature has ruled the waters for over fifty years. Mourning the death of her son, Grendel’s mother sadistically attacks Beowulf, trying to deduct him of his armor. Beowulf’s only weapon: his sword was ineffective against her impenetrable skin. He was left with only one additional tactic: his hands. Using his hands, he grasps Grendel’s mother by the shoulder, flinging her across. Another opportunity arose when he treated himself to a magical sword hanging on the wall; a sword invested by the power of magic of the giants. Beowulf comes into contact with Grendel’s mother while holding the sword. Then, using his leftover energy, he struck her in the neck, decapitating her. “Caught her in the neck and cut it through, broke bones and all. Her body feel to the floor, lifeless” (41). Still angry, Beowulf approaches Grendel’s lifeless body in a nearby corner. To annihilate Grendel, Beowulf beheads him with the sword. “Then struck off his head with a single swift blow. The body jerked for the last time, then lay still...” (41). At this point, the evil plague